Re: Re: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T

From: Jack Hilton (hemi@charter.net)
Date: Thu Sep 07 2000 - 08:28:20 EDT


Yeah, I thought more about the weight of the engines and I bet you the 4.7 is
considerably lighter. I dunno about how much the trannies weight diff. is. maybe
50 lbs (?)

Ransom T Holbrook wrote:

> Well before I'm accused of comparing apples and lemons :) ... yes.
> Considering the ATX outweighs the MTX by a hefty amount and the 4.7 is a
> light V8, it may be more than 350lbs.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jack Hilton" <hemi@charter.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 8:27 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T
>
> > >
> >
> > Well, I dunno what the exact diff. in weight is, but from what I remember,
> > there was only about a 300-400lb diff. in weight between a RC and a CC. Is
> the
> > 5.9 that much more heavy ?
> >
> > Jack
> >
> >
> > > In addition when considering 1/4 mile times,
> > > you will find that a RC 4.7 5 speed is around 350lbs lighter than a
> similar
> > > equipped R/T.
> >
> >



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